Executive Assistant to VP of Development

Job Summary

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Vice President of Development, including scheduling meetings, managing daily calendars, and other administrative responsibilities. The EA also oversees overall departmental needs such as organizing departmental meetings, onboarding new team members, disseminating important information, etc.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Administers operations of the VP of Development's office, which may include supervising staff, managing electronic information systems, and resolving complex departmental problems.
• Analyzes operations and prepares reports, including conclusions and recommendations for change.
• Prepares VP for meetings, including collecting and presenting information for use in discussions / meetings with President, senior leadership, trustees, visiting dignitaries, and donors.
• Manages high priority projects and ensures deadlines are met.
• Prepares written communications on behalf of the VP, and reviews / edits correspondence, reports, and departmental communications.
• Assists in public relations and other activities as assigned, including coordinating planning and logistics for donor meetings and VIP visits and providing support for Development event activities.
• Manages a wide variety of projects on behalf of supervisor or program, including monitoring progress and apprising appropriate individuals of progress toward established goals. Follows through with colleagues throughout Getty and outside the organization.
• Assists in development, preparation, and delivery of reports, publications, presentations, and official correspondence.
• Assists in preparation of materials for quarterly Board Committee meeting.
• Arranges VP travel as needed - local, national, and international.
• Exercises considerable discretion and judgment so as to schedule priorities and effective use of the VP's time while adhering to Getty business policies.
• Manages and accesses sensitive information, including email and other electronic information. Must exercise high level of discretion and sound judgment.
• Uses Raiser's Edge database software (training provided) to access information and track donor stewardship, solicitation, and engagement.
• Preparation and submission of expense reports, with adherence to Getty business policies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities